Snow Leopard Endangers Vista November 21, 2008
t's the end of the world as we know it, and Steve Jobs feels fine. With the U.S. Federal Reserve now predicting a recession that will last well into next year--and others predicting much worse--sales of ammunition, spam and gold coins are surging. Oh yeah, so are sales of the Apple chief's Macintosh computers.
Multi-Function Wheelchair Doubles As a Toilet November 21, 2008
The Home Chare—yes, that's chare, not chair—is a combination wheelchair for the disabled and for Jabba the Hutts. This device not only can be adjusted into a bed and standing aid, but also can double as a toilet via a replaceable seatless cushion.
Unlocking the iPhone 3G With Proxy SIMs November 20, 2008
In the interests of all those readers who need to unlock their iPhone 3G’s for use on different carriers andtested an iPhone 3G unlock that really seems to work. While the iPhone Dev Team plunder the secrets of the mysterious baseband in search of the ever elusive software unlock, some of us regular users just can’t wait.
28 Powerful Photoshop Lighting Effects November 20, 2008
There is something about beautiful lights that can mesmerize an audience. Take a fireworks show for example. It’s been around for thousands of years, yet still has the power to put looks of amazement on faces of all ages. That’s why lighting effects make such powerful design elements. They are a great way to grab.
Apple developing always-on iPhone status indicators November 20, 2008
Apple has conceptualized a means of displaying icon-like status indicators on the iPhone's displays even when the handset is locked and the backlight turned off, a new company filing shows.
Apple brings HDCP to a new aluminum MacBook near you November 20, 2008
HDCP has finally arrived in Apple's hardware, thanks to the latest aluminum MacBook update. The technology is being used to protect (what else?) iTunes Store files from playing on any HDCP non-compliant devices.
Apple in talks to offer DRM-free MP3 tracks via iTunes November 20, 2008
Apple is in talks with three of the "big four" record labels about offering music tracks through iTunes that would be made available in MP3 format without copy protection measures, a move that could further distance the digital download service from its rivals.
Apple's OpenCL standard near complete in just six months November 20, 2008
Apple has reportedly set an industry record by moving its OpenCL parallel computing standard from its beginnings to imminent approval in 6 months, paving the way for inclusion in Mac OS X Snow Leopard.The operating system will use technology to accelerate general-purpose tasks using both individual processor cores, video chipsets inside its system.
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